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Private aviation FBOs

Unsolicited magazine placement in high-end waiting areas

Why It Works

Captive audience of wealthy individuals with time to read and money to spend on featured products/services

Prerequisites

High-quality print publicationContent relevant to affluent travelersProfessional distribution relationships

How to Execute

1

Identify 1,800+ FBOs nationwide

2

Negotiate placement agreements with distribution company

3

Send additional unsolicited copies to premium locations

4

Track engagement through unique contact methods in magazine

When It Fails

When content doesn't match audience sophistication, when placement isn't consistent, when no clear next action for interested readers

Real Example

Flying magazine placed in FBOs leads to real estate development partnerships and private jet sales worth millions in revenue